The Saints might have lost their heart and soul in addition to a football game Monday night.

Running back Deuce McAllister suffered a possible torn ACL injury to his left knee after making a short reception in the second quarter and did not return to the game and is likely out for the season.

Two other starters also left with injuries.

Left tackle Jammal Brown appeared to dislocate a finger late in the fourth quarter. He did not return for the Saints' final two offensive series but watched from the sideline.

Cornerback Jason David left with an undisclosed injury to what appeared to be his left hand or shoulder. David suffered the injury while making a tackle on Chris Brown with three minutes remaining in the third quarter.

McAllister sustained the injury with eight minutes remaining in the first half after being hit by Keith Bulluck on a 1-yard pass reception in the left flat. McAllister had to leap high to make the catch and appeared to land awkwardly just before being leveled by Bulluck. It was unclear if McAllister suffered the injury before or during the tackle.

McAllister gained 5 yards on four carries before the injury.

The seven-year veteran was taken to the locker room shortly after limping to the sideline under his own power and returned to the bench in team-issue workout gear early in the fourth quarter. He exchanged fist bumps with several teammates upon his return.

In McAllister's absence, Reggie Bush and Aaron Stecker alternated reps in the backfield. Bush had 15 yards on seven carries, including two touchdowns. Stecker added 6 yards on three carries.

The Saints' short-circuited attack was limited to 34 rushing yards on 16 carries.

McAllister missed practice Wednesday with soreness in his right knee. He missed 11 games in the 2005 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in the joint against Green Bay on Oct. 9.

Linebacker Scott Fujita left in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle. He missed one series and returned.